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Indian readers are checking daily horoscope predictions for Cancer, with major outlets including Odisha TV, Vogue India, The Indian Express, News18 and India Today publishing fresh forecasts for late October and early November 2026. The predictions cover love, career, money and tarot readings, with some promising expanded commercial income and legal wins for those born under the sign.

The depression over the Bay of Bengal is strengthening into Cyclone Arnab, prompting alerts along the Andhra Pradesh and Odisha coasts. Authorities have issued orange alerts for ten districts, and rain warnings for Kerala have been revised. Officials are urging coastal residents to stay vigilant as the system gains strength over the sea.

Cyclonic storm Arnab, brewing in the Bay of Bengal, is moving toward the Andhra Pradesh coast with landfall expected around October 28. Authorities are preparing to move some 600,000 people to safety, more than 60 trains have been cancelled in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, and rescue teams are on standby. The IMD has issued alerts for nine states, with winds reaching up to 140 km/h and heavy rain forecast from Delhi and UP-Bihar down to Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

Kerala is in the news for two main reasons: weather officials have issued orange alerts in several districts ahead of heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds expected from tomorrow for at least three days, and the state's Ranji Trophy cricket team has put Odisha on follow-on after taking a 149-run first-innings lead. Other stories include the state assembly session starting December 12 and an official being transferred over a bakery wine approval.

Discussion around India's 8th Pay Commission is growing, with reports focusing on how delays could affect arrears for central government employees. Hindi media are also covering related wage news, including an increase in dearness allowance and a rise of ₹6 in minimum wages for skilled and unskilled workers in Odisha. Employees are awaiting clarity on implementation timelines and revised pay structures.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant defeated Odisha FC 3-2 in an Indian Super League match of the 2026-27 season. The full English-language replay of the game is drawing heavy attention, with fans engaging in large numbers across regions. The five-goal thriller is fuelling discussion among Indian football supporters about the match's dramatic outcome.

A third cyclone alert has been issued as weather officials warn of a fresh storm system threatening coastal areas, prompting renewed concern among residents and authorities in Odisha and neighbouring states. The warning comes as communities already battered by recent cyclones brace for possible heavy rain, strong winds and evacuation preparations along the eastern coastline.

Attention is on India's Eighth Pay Commission, with reports suggesting central government salaries and pensions could rise within six months. Discussion covers the fitment factor, possible merger of dearness allowance, and demands linked to restoration of the Old Pension Scheme. Railway ticket checking staff have also raised calls for higher grade pay and security during duty in the new commission, while Odisha increased daily wages after a dearness allowance hike.